Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest
May 18 - 20, 2007
Leavenworth, Washington

A celebration enjoying birdsong and exploring the natural world.

In the first year of the Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest, a field trip of 12 people walked quietly through the new aspen growth along the slopes of Mount Cashmere in the 2001 Icicle forest fire. The bird count on this trip was 32 species.

The Leavenworth, Washington area features spectacular habitats, ranging from snow-capped mountains to sunny Ponderosa pine forests, attracting a wide variety of birds. See Calliope Hummingbirds, White-headed Woodpeckers, Harlequin Ducks, Osprey, Western Tanagers and MacGillivray's Warblers. While birding is the heart of the weekend, activities will also include geology, wildflowers and conservation. Professionally guided trips and activities range from leisurely strolls to active hikes. Fun for experienced and novice birders of all ages!

The fifth annual Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest on May 18-20, 2007. Throughout the weekend, event and trip leaders will use every opportunity to raise awareness that neotropical migratory songbirds birds come here for a very important, and brief, part of their year – to breed and fledge. They make the trek from Mexico and Latin America specifically for the fine habitat and choice cuisine the Wenatchee Valley offers. By showcasing our mountains, rivers, and forests -- from Fish Lake to Blackbird Island to Confluence Park -- Bird Fest 2007 will encourage citizens to value our natural resources and to protect our region’s habitat.

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